Energy Efficiency (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Course focus to concepts and steering mechanisms of energy efficiency. Selected case examples are used to demonstrate ways to improve energy efficiency in practice.
1. EU objectives, directives and other legislation related to energy efficiency.
2. Typical process to assess energy efficiency.
3. Possibilities to improve energy efficiency in power and heat systems.
4. Case examples including profitability assessment.
5. Funding of energy efficiency improvements.

Objective

After completing the course, student will

- recall regulation related to energy efficiency
- describe typical energy consumptions in most common energy systems/equipment and what they depend on
- can analyze heat and electrical losses in energy systems (measurements and calculations)
- identify methods to improve energy efficiency in typical heat and electrical energy systems
- evaluate energy related costs in different systems and compare profitability of different actions
- recalls most typical incentives and contract models related to energy efficiency

Content

1. Energy Efficiency Directive, Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
2. Energy consumption of heat and electrical systems and equipment
3. Measurement and calculation of heat and electrical losses
4. Examples of methods to improve energy efficiency
5. Energy cost calculations
6. Energy efficiency incentives, ESCO activities

Materials

Material distributed in the learning platform (Itslearning).

Teaching methods

Lectures, visiting lectures, exercises.

Exam schedules

Course do not include final exam.

Qualifications

Termodynamiikka, Virtaus- ja lämmönsiirtotekniikka, Sähköfysiikka, Sähkötekniikan perusteet

Further information

Itslearning.